Historical archive

Historical archive

Published under: Stoltenberg's 2nd Government

In the Historical archive you will find information from previous governments such as press releases, news and speeches from previous government periods. You will also find outdated current affairs from the sitting government. In addition the archive contains documents where the content is no longer valid, such as expired circulars.

Content that has been moved to the archive will not be updated and the information is therefore exclusively of an historical nature.

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  • Clear priorities in Higher Education and Research

    14/01/2014 Press release Ministry of Education and Research

    The Government presents seven measures for higher education and research over the next four years. The goal is higher quality, says Minister for Education and Research Torbjørn Røe Isaksen.

  • Facts 2014 – All you need to know about Norwegian petroleum activities

    05/05/2014 News story Ministry of Petroleum and Energy

    This article is about the annual book on the Norwegian petroleum sector for 2014, Facts 2014, which now is replaced by NorwegianPetroleum.no

  • Norway deeply concerned about developments in eastern Ukraine

    11/07/2014 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘I am deeply concerned about developments in eastern Ukraine. Pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine are using increasingly heavy military equipment, which is resulting in loss of life and destruction of infrastructure. This is unacceptable,’

  • The world has lost its greatest political icon

    06/12/2013 Press release The Office of the Prime Minister

    “It was with great sorrow that I received the news that Nelson Mandela has died. On behalf of the Norwegian Government, I would like to express our deep sympathy with his widow, Graça Machel, the rest of his family, and the Government and people of

  • Important support for human rights defenders

    21/03/2013 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    National legislation that restricts the legitimate work and activities of human rights defenders is unacceptable. This is the key message of a resolution adopted by the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva. The resolution was put forward by Norway.

  • Combating hate speech online

    22/03/2013 News story Europaportalen

    Norway is mobilising against hate speech in Europe. Through the EEA and Norway Grants we have entered into a strategic partnership with the Council of Europe’s youth project on combating hate speech online launched this week.

  • Strong Norwegian reaction to escalating violence in Gaza

    12/07/2014 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘I am appalled by the violence in Gaza over the last few days, which is affecting large numbers of civilians, including large numbers of children who have been killed or seriously wounded under Israeli attacks. On Friday night alone, 16 people were

  • The fourth NEFAB Council meeting held in Oslo

    04/12/2013 Press release Ministry of Transport and Communications

    The fourth meeting of the NEFAB Council since the entry into force of the NEFAB State Level Agreement took place in Oslo on 27 November 2013. The Council addressed important issues regarding the further development of the NEFAB cooperation in the

  • Opening of Euro Pride

    10/07/2014 Speech/statement Ministry of Children, Equality and Social Inclusion

    Good evening to all of you. A special welcome to our international guests! I am happy and proud to take part in the opening of Euro Pride 2014 and Pride House! After all it is this summer’s most beautiful fairytale in Oslo. As you all probably

  • Monument at Sørbråten postponed by one year

    30/04/2014 Press release Ministry of Culture

    The government wishes to ensure that the process surrounding the construction of monuments marking the 22 July tragedies is transparent, dignified and foreseeable.

  • New political adviser in OED

    07/02/2013 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    The Office of the Prime Minister has from 8 February 2013 appointed Mr. Svein Sundsbø (69), Oslo, as political adviser to Minister of Petroleum and Energy Ola Borten Moe. He succeeds Mr. Ivar Vigdenes, who left the post on 6 February.

  • New political adviser in FD

    08/04/2013 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    The Office of the Prime Minister has from 8 April 2013 appointed Ms. Line Tresselt (29), adviser, Oslo, as political adviser to Minister of Defence Anne-Grete Strøm-Erichsen. Tresselt succeeds Mr. Atle Ottesen, who resigned on 1 April.

  • Norway intensifies efforts for textile workers’ rights

    30/08/2013 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    “We must do whatever we can to ensure that the textile industry has safe workplaces with decent pay and good working conditions - for both men and women,” says Minister of International Development Heikki Eidsvoll Holmås. Increased trade is crucial

  • Norway increases its support for efforts to combat corruption in Latin America

    26/04/2013 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Norway is to provide NOK 30 million in support for the Inter-American Development Bank’s efforts to promote transparency and combat corruption.

  • Holmås concerned about inadequate legal protection in Somalia

    07/02/2013 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    “I am concerned about the inadequate legal protection in Somalia, especially for women and journalists. Norway will give priority to democracy building and human rights issues in its cooperation with the Somali authorities,” said Minister of

  • AgustaWestland awarded contract

    04/12/2013 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security

    The Ministry of Justice and Public Security has awarded AgustaWestland Ltd. the contract for the delivery of new search and rescue helicopters to replace the current Sea King.

  • Grant scheme rules: Project cooperation in ODA-approved OSCE countries in Eurasia

    02/02/2015 Article Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Guidelines for grants for projects in ODA-approved OSCE countries in Ukraine, Moldova, Georgia, Belorussia, Armenia, Azerbajdsjan, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Tadzhikistan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan (Eurasia) (budget chapter 164.73). The Legal and

  • Systemically important credit institutions and investment firms

    08/05/2013 News story Ministry of Finance

    On 22 March 2013, the Ministry of Finance put forward a legislative proposal on new capital requirements for credit institutions and investment firms to implement expected new EEA rules corresponding to the EU CRR/CRD IV framework. According to the

  • Nobel Peace Prize 2005. Press accreditation

    14/11/2005 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    This year’s Nobel Peace Prize will be awarded in the Oslo City Hall on Saturday 10 December at 1300 hours. The prize winners are International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) (represented by Ambassador Yukiya Amano) and director general Mohamed

  • Climate services for everyone

    12/02/2013 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    “Storms, floods and drought are becoming more and more frequent in Africa, causing huge problems for the continent. Africa is also more vulnerable to climate change than any other continent,” said Minister of International Development Heikki

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